Dandelion Green Pesto
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I find raw dandelion greens have a great flavor, but they can be too strong for some people.They are wonderful sautéed in some olive oil and garlic, but it doesn't get much better than making them into a pesto. This pesto can be eaten fresh or frozen for later use. Just let it sit out overnight in the fridge to defrost.
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1 bunch dandelion greens (about 8 cups), de-stemmed
4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4-1/2 cup olive oil
salt, to taste
4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4-1/2 cup olive oil
salt, to taste
Put the dandelion greens, garlic, lemon juice, sunflower seeds and parmesan into a food processor. Pulse until chopped.
With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil, scraping down the...
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Nutritions
Calories
158
Sodium
180mg
7% DV
Fat
11g
17% DV
Protein
4g
9% DV
Carbs
9g
3% DV
Fiber
0.9999999999999999g
3% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat2g14%
Polysaturated Fat1g6%
Monosaturated Fat7g45%
Cholesterol6mg2%
Sodium180mg7%
Potassium55mg1%
Protein4g9%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber0.9999999999999999g3%
Sugar2g4%
Vitamin A204IU4%
Vitamin B60.22mg11%
Vitamin C2mg3%
Calcium121mg12%
Iron1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.